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David Fizdale trade rumors, contract, salary
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• David Fizdale reacts to Knicks’ hiring of Tom Thibodeau
Tom Thibodeau is set to take on the challenge as New York Knicks head coach, a role that has rarely gone smoothly for his predecessors. For what it’s worth, one of the last men to hold the position, David Fizdale, thinks the hard-nosed veteran coach is the right man to helm the foundering franchise. “I […] The post David Fizdale reacts to Knicks’ hiring of Tom Thibodeau app...2020Check it out Tom Thibodeau
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• David Fizdale questions if teams out of playoff chase should be brought into “bubble”"Is it worth the players' health? The coaches’ health? The trainers’ health?"...2020 -
• Report: Cavaliers, John Beilein likely to part ways by Wednesday
Less than a year after hiring him, the Cleveland Cavaliers and John Beilein are reportedly prepared to part ways by Wednesday, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Cavaliers are in advanced discussions with Beilein to mutually part ways, per The Athletic. As part of the resolution, which is expected to be reached on Wednesday, Beilein will leave the remainder of his contract behind to step away ...2020Visit the page John Beilein
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• Report: John Beilein, Cavs likely to part ways by Wednesday
Less than a year after hiring him, the Cleveland Cavaliers and John Beilein are reportedly prepared to part ways by Wednesday, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Cavaliers are in advanced discussions with Beilein to mutually part ways, per The Athletic. As part of the resolution, which is expected to be reached on Wednesday, Beilein will leave the remainder of his contract behind to step away ...2020Read about John Beilein
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• Forbes releases 2020 NBA franchise valuations
The Knicks have had a miserable 12 months, finishing the 2018-19 season with a league-worst 17 wins, missing out on their top free-agent targets, and then firing head coach David Fizdale and president of basketball operations Steve Mills during the 2019-20 season. None of that seems to have had a noticeable impact on the team’s market value though. Once again, the franchise is considered the most ...2020Visit the page Steve Mills
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• Knicks reportedly targeting Masai Ujiri to replace Steve Mills
The New York Knicks finally decided to part ways with president Steve Mills on Tuesday, and owner James Dolan is swinging for the fences to find a replacement. The Knicks are looking to hire Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujuri, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Ujiri’s contract is set to expire after next season. Marc Stein of the New York Times was told the Knicks...2020Visit the page Masai Ujiri
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• Timberwolves among teams with interest in Dennis Smith Jr.
While many Knicks trade rumors this season have focused on frontcourt players like Marcus Morris, Bobby Portis and Taj Gibson, several teams that have been in touch with the Knicks recently believe they’re open to moving a point guard, writes Ian Begley of SNY.tv. Frank Ntilikina and Elfrid Payton certainly won’t be untouchable, but Begley singles out Dennis Smith Jr. as one player who has drawn i...2019See more articles Dennis Smith
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• Charles Barkley tells Becky Hammon not to take Knicks job if it is offered
Charles Barkley believes Becky Hammon will eventually be given an opportunity to be a head coach in the NBA, but the Hall of Famer does not think she should simply take the first job offer that comes along — especially if that offer comes from the New York Knicks. Hammon is among the candidates that have been linked to the Knicks after they fired David Fizdale last week, and one report says she wo...2019See more articles Charles Barkley
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• Knicks show signs of life in 1-point loss to Pacers
Julius Randle missed a free throw with 0.1 seconds left, sending New York to a 104-103 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night in the Knicks' first game since firing coach David Fizdale....2019See more Julius Randle
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• Knicks reportedly 'obsessed', 'enamored' with Masai Ujiri
The Knicks are “obsessed” and “enamored” with Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as the next man to run the franchise, sources tell Ian Begley of SNY.tv. A front-office shakeup is expected in the wake of yesterday’s firing of head coach David Fizdale, especially considering the poor track record of team president Steve Mills. Begley speculates it would take “significant money and full autonomy” to land...2019Read about Masai Ujiri
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David Fizdale trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Knicks president Steve Mills reportedly on hot seat
After the firing of head coach David Fizdale on Friday, Knicks team president Steve Mills‘ days in his current role appear to be numbered, Frank Isola of The Athletic writes. The Knicks’ recent whiffs, which include trading Kristaps Porzingis, failing to land a top tier free agent in the summer and the dismissal of Fizdale — which came at Mills’ recommendation — falls squarely on the president, Is...2019See more articles Steve Mills
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• Mark Jackson, Becky Hammon reportedly among candidates for Knicks job
The Knicks fired David Fizdale on Friday while also relieving Keith Smart of his duties as assistant coach. The move comes after a 4-18 start, which ties a record for worst in franchise history. While Fizdale repeatedly told reporters that he had owner James Dolan’s backing, Jabari Young of CNBC.com hears from an agent who represents coaches around the league that the firing was “inevitable.” Assi...2019Read about Mark Jackson
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• Knicks' organization expects management to fire coach David Fizdale soon
A member of the Knicks organization expects management to fire coach David Fizdale soon, Ian Begley of SNY-TV reports. Though that source doesn’t have decision-making authority on those matters, it shows the uneasiness within the organization at the moment, Begley adds. The Knicks have the Eastern Conference’s worst record and have dropped seven straight despite adding several veteran free agents ...2019Visit the page Ian Begley
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• Knicks aren't ready to fire David Fizdale
Monday’s embarrassment in Milwaukee didn’t push Knicks coach David Fizdale any closer to losing his job, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post. A league source tells Berman that management understands the conditions surrounding the 44-point defeat. The Knicks faced one of the league’s best teams and were on the second night of a back-to-back without two of their best defenders in Frank Nti...2019Visit the page Marc Berman
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• David Fizdale confident Knicks can attract top-tier free agents
The New York Knicks have been mired in mediocrity and plagued by dysfunction for years, but David Fizdale believes the organization is trending in the right direction. Because of this, the Knicks head coach believes the team will be in the mix to land some of the top-tier free agents set to hit the market. With the worst record in the NBA last season (17-65), the Knicks have a 52.1 percent chance ...2019Visit the page New York Knicks
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• Three youngsters among the few Knicks who will survive roster purge
Kevin Knox, Mitchell Robinson and Damyean Dotson are the only current Knicks who should definitely be on the roster next season, writes Steven Popper of Newsday. Knox showed enough promise at age 19 to keep in the fold, Robinson was a second-round surprise who became the league’s second-best shot-blocker, and Dotson is a part-time starter with an affordable contract. Popper lists Dennis Smith Jr.,...2019Continue with Kevin Knox
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• Veteran center DeAndre Jordan still a possibility to remain with Knicks
The Knicks acquired veteran center DeAndre Jordan as part of the Kristaps Porzingis blockbuster in February. Jordan was viewed as a potential buyout candidate — a veteran player likely interested in latching on with a contending team. However, he finished out the season in New York. Head coach David Fizdale said the Knicks offered Jordan a buyout but he wants to remain with the team, tweets Stefan...2019See more DeAndre Jordan
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• Luke Kornet pushing for new contract with Knicks
Luke Kornet is making a strong push for a new contract during his late-season audition with the Knicks, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post. Coach David Fizdale has benched veteran center DeAndre Jordan to take a longer look at rookie Mitchell Robinson alongside Kornet, who will be a free agent this summer. They will be starting for the rest of the season as management evaluates how well they ...2019Continue with Luke Kornet
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• David Fizdale has high praise for Kevin Durant pal DeAndre Jordan
Mitchell Robinson will be the Knicks‘ starting center for the rest of the season, pushing DeAndre Jordan out of the rotation, writes Marc Berman of the New York Post. Coach David Fizdale made the move official on Saturday, with Robinson and Luke Kornet each playing 36 minutes while Jordan never left the bench. The Knicks are also taking a long look at Kornet before deciding how to handle his upcom...2019Check it out Kevin Durant
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• Coach David Fizdale confident Knicks have a bright future
During a rare, wide-ranging interview earlier this week, Knicks owner James Dolan voiced confidence the team would enjoy a successful summer in recruiting top tier free agents. “Yes, I do think that. I think we offer a pretty good situation (to acquire free agents),” he said on "The Michael Kay Show." “One is a lot of them love New York, a bunch of them live in New York in the offseason. They kno...2019Visit the page James Dolan
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• Enes Kanter discusses signing with Blazers, role under Stotts, future in WWE
For Enes Kanter, joining the Trail Blazers as a free agent signified his willingness to sacrifice for a winning team. He began the 2018-19 season with the Knicks, but his minutes started to decline when the franchise committed to developing its younger players with an eye toward June’s draft. Kanter’s stint in New York ended early, culminating in a final meeting between him, head coach David Fizda...2019Visit the page Enes Kanter
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• Despite impending free agency, Mario Hezonja is trying to be a team player
Knicks head coach David Fizdale recently spoke about the challenges presented by having a roster packed with free-agents-to-be who might be tempted to focus on improving their stock for the summer rather than playing team-first ball. However, Mario Hezonja believes he’s been able to stick to Fizdale’s desired style of play despite his upcoming unrestricted free agency, as he tells Marc Berman of T...2019Check it out Mario Hezonja
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• Knicks, Clippers will reportedly battle it out for Kevin Durant
The Knicks are set to play the Clippers on Sunday, but the real battle between the two teams will be for Kevin Durant in free agency this summer, writes Marc Berman of the New York Post. Durant, who’s expected to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, will draw interest from several teams across the league — including the Warriors, Knicks and Clippers. He’s currently holding per-game average...2019Continue with Kevin Durant
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• David Fizdale: Knicks aren't tanking for the No. 1 pick
The New York Knicks have come out of the All-Star Break like gangbusters. They have won two of their past three games after dropping 31 of their previous 34 outings. Heck, we might have seen the play of the Knicks’ season during their win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Even then, the primary focus for this long-downtrodden franchise has to be the summer. Flush with cap space to acquire two max...2019Visit the page New York Knicks
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• Watch: Hapless Knicks score in own basket
The New York Knicks’ nightmare of a season continued in comical fashion on Sunday. The Knicks entered their game against the San Antonio Spurs with the worst record in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. They have been the subjects of jokes for much of the season. On Sunday, the Knicks found a new way to be embarrassing by scoring on their own basket when there wasn’t a Spurs player remotely near the ri...2019See also New York Knicks
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• Knicks looking for DeAndre Jordan, Wesley Matthews to mentor young players
DeAndre Jordan and Wesley Matthews may not be with the Knicks very long, but coach David Fizdale is preparing to use them, tweets Ian Begley of ESPN. Acquired in the trade that sent Kristaps Porzingis to Dallas, both players are veterans with expiring contracts who will be buyout candidates if they aren’t traded by Thursday’s deadline. “What I want to try to do with them is get them minutes where...2019See also DeAndre Jordan
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• Knicks plan to challenge Dennis Smith Jr. defensively
Dennis Smith Jr. likely won’t be able to get away with not giving maximum effort on the defense as a member of the New York Knicks. Smith went to the Knicks as part of the blockbuster trade that saw Kristaps Porzingis head to the Dallas Mavericks. The second-year guard should have plenty of opportunities to show what he can do with New York. However, he will need to focus on defense as well as off...2019See also Dennis Smith
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• Knicks fans siding with Enes Kanter over playing time dispute?
Knicks fans have taken Enes Kanter‘s side in his dispute with coach David Fizdale over playing time, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post. Kanter has sat out the past four games despite reportedly being promised an expanded role in the wake of an injury to Luke Kornet. Fans at Madison Square Garden expressed their support by chanting Kanter’s name during Sunday’s loss to the Heat. “[If] it was ...2019See more articles Enes Kanter
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• Watch: Knicks coach David Fizdale blows his stack, gets ejected
New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is like all of us, watching Houston Rockets star James Harden draw some pretty ridiculous fouls. As Harden was doing his thing and dominating the Knicks on Wednesday, Fizdale was having none of these bad foul calls. He had to be held back by assistant Keith Smart from going after the officials after one bad foul call. Later in the game, Fizdale got into it ...2019See more articles New York Knicks
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• Knicks still believe in Ntilikina's future as defender, distributor
Although Frank Ntilikina‘s name keeps popping up in trade rumors, Knicks head coach David Fizdale says the club views the second-year guard as a distributor and defender “that can help us win next year and into the future,” per Ian Begley of ESPN.com. Ntilikina’s role has been inconsistent in 2018-19, but Fizdale said he’ll likely have the youngster back up Emmanuel Mudiay at the point for at leas...2019See also Frank Ntilikina